homemade lip gloss
Source of Recipe
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List of Ingredients
Chocolate Lip Gloss
3 tablespoons cocoa butter
4 or 5 chocolate chips
1 capsule vitamin E
Melt all ingredients in a double boiler, then blend with a spoon until
smooth. Put into a container and refrigerate until solid.
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Colored Lip Gloss
This is an excellent way to use up lipstick that is too dark.
1 teaspoon grated beeswax
1/2 teaspoon lipstick
1/2 teaspoon petroleum jelly
Melt the ingredients in a small can placed in boiling water. Stir it
well and
pour it into a small jar.
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Cranberry Lip Gloss
1 tablespoon almond oil
10 fresh cranberries
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon petroleum jelly (optional - for more shine)
Mix together all ingredients and place in a microwave or heat-resistant
container. Heat in the microwave or a water bath until the mixture just
begins to
boil (1-2 minutes in the microwave). Stir well and gently mash the
berries.
Let sit for 5 minutes.
Strain the mixture through a fin ieve to remove all pieces of
cranberry.
Stir and allow to cool completely. When cool, spoon into a clean
container.
To use: Spread a small amount onto your lips.
Yields 1/2 ounce.
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